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Cinders Adds a Modern Twist to the Classic Fairy Tale

September 29, 2023

In a groundbreaking ballet, Scottish Ballet is set to astound audiences with a revolutionary twist in their upcoming production of Cinders.

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Ballet West Prepares for Ben Stevenson’s Dracula

byNews Desk

September 29, 2023

In a spine-tingling move sure to thrill fans of the macabre just in time for Halloween, Ballet West is resurrecting the acclaimed production of Ben Stevenson's Dracula.

Light in the Dark Opens Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Season

byNews Desk

September 28, 2023

Opening next week is Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Light in the Dark program featuring four ballets linked by their stories of tragedy, hope, and the human connection.

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Ballerina with Alzheimer’s: The Untold Story of Marta Cinta

The story of the ballerina with alzheimer's that has been recognized around the world after the broadcast of a viral...

byCherilyn J. Lee

November 15, 2020

Feature Ballet Stories

Conserving Degas

Sometimes sculptured dancers need to be scheduled for a costume fitting, too. Glenn Peterson, costume conservator for The Met in...

byCherilyn J. Lee

October 27, 2018

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The Best Nutcracker Performances in 2023

Tickets for the best Nutcracker performances in 2023 are on sale already!

byCherilyn J. Lee

September 8, 2023

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How Pointe Shoes Are Made

The next time you wonder, "Why are pointe shoes so darn expensive?!" re-watch this video. It shows a behind-the-scenes look...

byCherilyn J. Lee

February 21, 2019

Dutch National Ballet’s Giselle Opens Next Month

September 25, 2023

Dutch National Ballet's Giselle, choreographed by Marius Petipa with additional choreography by Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante, takes center stage this autumn at Dutch National Opera & Ballet.

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REVIEWS

Ballet Performance Reviews

BAAND Together Dance Festival Review: Heat, On and Off The Stage

If you could bottle the air on Wednesday night’s balmy outdoor performance of the BAAND Together Dance Festival, it would contain that elusive feeling that only comes from a New York City summer.

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American Ballet Theatre Like Water for Chocolate Review: An Open-Hearted Response

This American Ballet Theatre Like Water for Chocolate review posits if the purity of ballet technique will take a back seat in dances that prioritize its plots.

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English National Ballet Cinderella In-the-Round Review: A Refreshing Take on a Timeless Tale

Christopher Wheeldon’s full-length work for English National Ballet Cinderella in-the-round not only impresses and entertains but also challenges several centuries-old tenets of ballet.

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Ballet Performance Reviews

Fall for Dance Festival 2022 Review: Program 4

October 3, 2022

Fall for Dance Festival 2022 review of Program 4 featuring Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Sara Mearns, Robbie Fairchild, and Kyiv City Ballet.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Review - Oct 2021

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Paul Taylor Dance Company Review: Sharing Stories of Loss and Hope

October 10, 2021

Good times and growth seem clearly on the horizon for upcoming performances of the Paul Taylor Dance Company's canon.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Review - April 2023

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Dance Theatre of Harlem Review: Virginia Johnson’s Final New York City Bow

April 24, 2023

Two themes stood out in Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Repertory Favorites program during their New York City Season - relationships and love - as if an homage to, and reflection of, their departing leader.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES CALENDAR ⤞

Sep 09 - 30 2023

Finnish National Ballet: Swan Lake

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Sep 13 - 30 2023

The Australian Ballet: Swan Lake

Arts Centre Melbourne

Sep 14 2023 - Oct 01 2023

Carolina Ballet: Firebird

Fletcher Opera Theater

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INTERVIEWS

Interviews with Ballet Professionals

An Interview with Edwaard Liang: The Man of Many Hats

byCherilyn J. Lee

October 23, 2018

Edwaard Liang, photo by Chiun-Kai Shih The Kennedy Center opens its 2018-2019 ballet season with the San Francisco Ballet showcasing the east coast premieres of works by world-renowned choreographers in their program Unbound: A Festival of New Works. Among the...